Fall Fashion Trends and Looks You Already Own

Fall is our favorite fashion season. We love wearing casual wardrobe staples like dark denim, leather boots, vintage-inspired blouses and chunky sweaters paired with wide-legged trouser pants, and of course, lots and lots of stripes. Plus, pops of color, luxe coats and heeled booties are an easy way to spice up any autumn ensemble. And unlike other seasons, certain fall trends tend to stay en vogue perennially.

To assist you with your wardrobe prep, here a few fall looks you may already own (or you can snag on sale):

Stripes are always in style. And the color-blocking trend is still going strong. This look is from Ann Taylor.

A cropped jean jacket is so casually chic. Pair it with a cropped top and copper colored jeans or khakis.
This look is from Raven Jeans.

Heeled ankle boots in fun colors will make any outfit pop. These are from Magnanni Shoes.

A cape coat is a dramatic piece to incorporate into your fall wardrobe. This eye-catching coat is from Fashion Bug.

Sporty booties and riding boots are a must. These thrifty, faux leather styes are from Fashion Bug.

You must have at least one pair of classic dark wash jeans. These are from Eddie Bauer.

Don't surrender to a closet full of dull gray and black. Fall fashion is better in color. This pretty in hot pink sheath dress (l) and pink and black top and black pencil skirt are from Ann Taylor.

Photos by Tracy E. Hopkins/Eddie Bauer

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